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Why is the norovirus such a huge problem for the NHS?
The norovirus costs the NHS in excess of £100 million – the equivalent of employing over 3,000 specialist nurses.
Explainer: what is gastroenteritis and why can’t I get rid of it?
We’ve all experienced the abdominal cramps and the urge to get to a toilet – quickly! When the stomach and intestinal tract become inflamed, our bodies respond with the sudden onset of diarrhoea, associated…
New norovirus strain could cause gastroentiritis epidimic
A new strain of norovirus has been discovered which scientists warn could cause a severe epidemic of gastroentiritis this…
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